Saline County Arrest Records

A Saline County arrest record is any document that contains information about a person’s apprehension, including the person’s biographical information, mugshot, the reason for the arrest, the arresting officer’s name, and the charges. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is the custodian of this record and publishes it for free on its website. The District Court Clerk also includes arrest information in its Saline County Court Records and makes them available to the public upon request. This public access to arrest records helps Saline County residents stay informed and take necessary precautions if certain crimes occur more frequently. It empowers them to make decisions about safety in their communities.

Are Arrest Records Public in Saline County?

Yes. The Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) grants citizens the right to inspect and obtain copies of arrest records created or maintained by law enforcement agencies in the state. Therefore, Saline County residents can submit arrest record requests in writing and deliver them in person to any law enforcement agency in the county during regular business hours. However, KORA protects the following arrest records from disclosure:

• Medical records of arrestees
• Criminal investigation records
• Criminal intelligence information
• Standard arrest reports (SARs) and standard offense reports (SORs)
• Arrest records whose disclosure would reveal the identity of a sexual offense’s victim
• Arrest information that would expose the identity of any undercover agent or informant

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Individuals can use any of the online portals available on the Saline County Sheriff’s Office website to find the contents of arrest records. The portals reveal the following public arrest information without charges:

• Name, age, sex, and race
• Mugshot, eye and hair colors, height, and weight
• Arrest city and state, inmate status, and bed number
• Warrant number, date, and description
• Booking date, time, and days
• Release date and time
• Charges and reason for incarceration

Saline County Arrest Statistics

The Kansas Incident-Based Reporting System (KIBRS) is a crime database for arrest reports of law enforcement agencies in the state. The adult report reveals about 1,572 arrests occurred in Saline County in 2021. Most of the people were arrested for crimes like simple battery, drug offenses, and criminal damage. The juvenile report recorded about 301 arrests that same year, with most minors being detained for similar offenses as adults.

Find Saline County Arrest Records

Residents can find Saline County arrest records online or in person at the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC). The KDOC’s Offender Search portal is a free tool for finding arrest information using a name or number. Users can enter multiple search criteria to narrow their searches. Individuals can also visit any KDOC facility to find Saline County arrest records. This in-person request option comes with a search and copy fee.

Interested persons can also visit federal law enforcement agencies like the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to obtain copies of Saline County arrest records. Such services usually cost a small fee. Members of the public seeking free access to arrest information can use the BOP’s Inmate Locator, ICE’s Online Detainee Locator System, and the United States Capitol Police’s (USCP) Online Portal. The search criteria are by number (BOP register number, DCDC number, FBI number, or INS number), name (first, middle, or last), A-Number, or biographical information. The USCP also accepts requests by mail. Individuals can send a completed Request Form to the office to retrieve arrest records.

Subjects of records can obtain copies of their arrest records online, by mail, and through approved channelers at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This service attracts a fee of $18, payable by certified check, credit card using the Credit Card Payment Form, or money order. Online applicants must submit fingerprints electronically by visiting a participating U.S. Post Office location, while mail requesters must submit a completed Applicant Information Form. The FBI processes online requests within 15 days, while mail requests take 20 days to process.

Free Arrest Record Search in Saline County

The Saline County Sheriff’s Office provides multiple online platforms where individuals can find arrest records for free. Interested persons can visit their website and scroll down to locate the following portals:

• Booking Search: This portal lists all arrested persons booked into the Saline County Jail. Users can click on the button to the right of any arrestee’s mugshot to print an arrest record.
• Housed Inmate Search: Enter a first or last name in the available search box to view the arrest information of incarcerated individuals in the jail. The search will return information on all arrested persons with the searched name. Users can click the view link on the left of each record to access more information about an inmate.
• Warrant Search: Conduct a search by first or last name. Then, click the view link on each record to view more information about an arrested person.

Record seekers can also find free arrest records from reputable third-party sites. Users can conduct a search by name, city, or state. Most sites return free information during initial searches but require payment to access full information.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Kansas law does not provide a specific period of time for arrests to stay on a person’s records. However, most arrests, like arrest case files for unsolved murders, remain permanently on record. State law makes provision for arrested persons to remove their arrest charges from public records. The Kansas Historical Society (KSHS) has a Retention Schedule Portal where members of the public can view the length of time some arrest records will be kept by law enforcement agencies until they are destroyed, deleted, or transferred. For example:

• Arrest case files relating to murder are retained for 80 years.
• Arrestee’s medical records are kept for five (5) years after release.
• Juvenile arrest records are retained and kept until the minor reaches 18 years.
• Inmate case files are kept five (5) years after incarceration ends.
• Case or arrest record indexes are kept until they are eligible for destruction.
• Arrest warrant jackets are kept for one (1) year, while warrants are kept for five (5) years.
• Non-evidential recordings related to an arrest created with mobile recording devices are kept for 90 days.
• Case files of inmates in temporary holdings are kept for two (2) calendar years after the end of their incarceration.
• Arrest records for felony crimes are kept for 20 years, while that of misdemeanor crimes are kept for five (5) years.
• Arrest case files are retained after the statute of limitations expires, plus five (5) years for misdemeanors. And 20 years for felonies.

Expunge Saline County Arrest Records

Eligible defendants must complete an Order for Investigation by Court Services and the Petition for Expungement of Arrest and Conviction or Diversion and mail or deliver them to the Saline County Attorney. The defendant must also file the original Petition for Expungement of Arrest and Conviction/Diversion and Order of Expungement of Arrest and Conviction/Diversion Evaluation with the Saline County District Court Clerk. The filing fee is $176, and the Supreme Court imposes a $19 surcharge. The petitioner must also complete the Notice of Hearing on Petition for Expungement of Arrest Record form and mail it to the Saline County Attorney. They must also file an original copy with the Clerk of the Court. The judge will sign the Order of Expungement at the hearing if the petition is granted. Review the Instructions for Expungement of Arrest and Conviction or Diversion Form for more information on expunging adult case arrest records.

Saline County Arrest Warrants

According to K.S.A. 22-2202(u), arrest warrants are written orders created by Saline County magistrates directed to law enforcement officers commanding them to arrest individuals named or described in the warrants. These magistrates would only issue warrants when they find from complaints, affidavits, and sworn testimonies that there are probable causes to believe that crimes have been committed and that the defendants have committed them (K.S.A. 22-2302).

A magistrate must sign an arrest warrant containing the defendant’s name. If the defendant's name is unknown, the magistrate will provide any name or description of the defendant in the warrant. The arrest warrant will also describe the crime charged in the complaint, command that the defendant be arrested and brought before a magistrate, and the bond amount (K.S.A. 22-2304). Law enforcement officers can execute arrest warrants at any place within Kansas. An arrest warrant is usually executed by the defendant's arrest. The executing officer does not need to have the warrant in possession at the time of the arrest. However, they must provide the warrant as soon as possible upon request. The executing office officer must return the arrest warrant to the magistrate before the defendant is brought.

Do Saline County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants issued by Saline County magistrates do not expire until they are executed. This means that arrest warrants remain active until the persons named in them are arrested or the issuing magistrates withdraw them. Pursuant to K.S.A. 22-2305, the magistrate can cancel a returned unexecuted arrest warrant upon the request of a prosecuting attorney.